High School diploma.
Undergraduate coursework in early childhood education, horticulture, environmental education, or a related field is required. Can be substituted with relevant experience.

Personal or professional experience working with young children, education, gardening and/or working with the public.

Coursework in early childhood education, horticulture, environmental education, or a related field is required.

An interest in the environment, plants, education, sustainability, and/or outdoor activities

The majority of the Lead Educator's job duties are performed outdoors. The Lead Educator must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions including hot, cold, and rain. The Kentucky Children's Garden closes during inclement weather including thunder, lightning, dangerously hot and/or cold conditions. The Lead Educator must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Lead Educator will work 32 hours per week from mid March through the first week of November, when this seasonal position ends. The primary weekly schedule will be Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Additional hours may be needed for events such as field trips.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.